How do you pronounce "falling"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/ (FAHL-ing). In British English: /fˈɔːlɪŋ/ (F-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/ (FAHL-ing). In Australian English: /fˈɔːlɪŋ/ (F-awl).

Is "falling" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/ (FAHL-ing), while in British English it's /fˈɔːlɪŋ/ (F-awl).

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falling

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/ˈfɑːlɪŋ/

FAHL-ing

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fɑːlfall·ɪŋing

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